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Londonderry Township adopts zoning amendment after hearing on Roundtop Road variance; resident raises flooding concern
Summary
The Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 2024‑06 to amend Chapter 27 of the zoning code after a public hearing that also presented an OLSDS variance appeal for 3305 Roundtop Road; a resident said flood risk forced a buyer to withdraw.
The Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 7 to adopt Ordinance 2024‑06, a revision to Chapter 27 of the township zoning code, after a public hearing on a proposed zoning change and an OLSDS variance appeal for 3305 Roundtop Road. Township Solicitor James Diamond opened the hearing, which the chair closed before reconvening the regular meeting.
Why it matters: The ordinance changes the township zoning code that governs land use rules and was presented at a public hearing that included discussion of a small‑lot sewage (OLSDS) variance for 3305 Roundtop Road, a property residents say has drainage and flooding issues that may affect development decisions.
At the meeting, Manager David Blechertas introduced the ordinance update and the board examined the proposal before voting to approve the revised language. Duane Brady, the township’s codes and zoning officer, presented the formal ordinance amendment for the board’s consideration and the board adopted it by unanimous vote.
During the public comment period, resident Laura Little said she was concerned about flooding at 3305 Roundtop Road and described a recent buyer withdrawing from a sale after a dye test showed water intrusion. "On Zillow the flood factor for this location is rated extreme with a 9/10 and flood insurance required," Little said; she added the buyer "did not get cold feet, for she pulled out because she did an inspection with dye and found it was going all over the place." The transcript does not record a formal board decision on the OLSDS variance during the meeting; the variance was presented at the public hearing portion of the evening.
What’s next: The ordinance takes effect as adopted; any pending variance appeal referenced during the public hearing was presented but no final variance ruling is recorded in the minutes. Interested parties should consult the township office for filings or next steps on the OLSDS variance for 3305 Roundtop Road.
The board moved on to other agenda items and adjourned the regular meeting at 9:44 p.m.
